It’s summer now, or at least the weather is warming up and perhaps you have a little extra free time. Maybe you have kids at your house or friends and family coming to town. It might be fun to have something different to do, but sometimes it’s a little hard – even with the internet – to find out what all might be going on. The typical way – googling “Fun things to do in Dayton or Xenia or Cincinnati, etc.” – often results in more permanent attractions, such as the Air Force museum, the art institute, or metro parks. All things to do, especially if you have never been, but what if you have lived in the area a long time and what you want instead is something a little more unique?

Facebook Events

One way to discover more local events is to use the Facebook Events page. (Click on the menu tab to find the events page.) The events page is where you can find rummage sales, workshops, all kinds of live music, arts festivals, and concerts in the park. Here, too, you can see what friends of yours are interested in or planning to attend an event enabling you to maybe set something up together.

Groupon

Another way to find local events or activities is to use the Groupon app or website. Groupon probably has the fewest options, I will admit, but if you do find something that looks interesting to you, it is often a good deal. I recently bought a Groupon for several games of bowling, and it included shoe rental and pop for a very reasonable price – way lower than if you just showed up.

I think of Groupon as a good way to try new things or new places. You might want to try an activity but not want to pay full price until you know if it will be worth it to you. So here you can find different kinds of dance lessons, music, gymnastics, sports, and art lessons. If you just want to try a new golf course, watch a tennis match or soccer game, or visit a small museum, Groupon will have deals for you. Groupon also has the most kids’ activities – arcades, play places, waterparks, mini golf, concerts, and laser tag.

Airbnb

The site I think that offers the most interesting activities is a place you may not think to look. We know Airbnb provides contacts for places to stay, but they also promote things to do. They call them “experiences” and you can find the tab right on the first page. When you click the “where you want to go” button, it will offer you stays or experiences.

If you are looking for something close to home, just type in Dayton or Columbus or whatever city you want and you will see several one-of-a-kind options. Recently I saw opportunities to explore an old house, eat dinner on a working farm, take bike tours, market tours, and photography tours. You can make Nepalese food or learn how to take care of a horse. The experiences do change so if there is nothing that interests you right now, check back later!

Whether you want to have a fun Saturday or find a new hobby, there are lots of options out there! Let me know in the comments if you have any other places to find things to do!

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